If you just turned away from this recipe because it has the word moist in the title, we’re fighting. I know, I know, moist is kind of a gross word. But how many paleo bread recipes have you come across that are either goo in the middle or completely dry? Mine is moist and that is a key component to a delicious zucchini bread. If you don’t like the title, you can miss out on this recipe and live a lonely life filled with dry, fake bread. JOKES ON YOU.
I’ve been wanting to make a zucchini bread for a while because zucchini bread, in the chocolate form, is divine. It’s moist (yep, I said it again) and it’s cheap to make since zucchini is super in season here. Laura gave this chocolate bread an 8. A FREAKING 8. What in the sh*t is that?? She obviously has sh*tty tastebuds. Sorry Laura, it’s just the truth.
So this weekend I was suppose to compete in the Colorado Open at Front Range CrossFit, but sadly a little tiny shoulder injury has held me back. The last thing I wanted to do was make it worse. Anywho, I still went to the competition to cheer on my CrossFit Broadway athletes and all the other good looking athletes there. It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year, mostly because there are so many cool people to talk to. I get to spend an entire weekend with all people who love to do the same thing I love to do. And get to see the awesome girls I only compete with once a year.
But it was fun watching people over the weekend. Let’s be real, I mean people watching. As the events went on, most of the time I was scoping out the scene. I don’t know who I’m kidding. For some reason I have this belief that the CrossFitter of my dreams will be at one of these events. You would think that CrossFit events would be the breeding grounds for young CrossFit love. But that’s a negative. All that fills these events are neon colored shorts and shirts…and headbands…and shoes. We get it, you’re trying to be loud. And badass. I’m speaking from experience, neon doesn’t make you cool. I would know, I tried. It didn’t work. Nor did it get me a CrossFit hottie who is kind, and intelligent, and compassionate, and super into me.
Don’t worry, I ate my feelings with these little loafs.
Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread (nut free)
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded (equal to 1.5 cups shredded zucchini)
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3/4 cup sunbutter (or nutbutter if you prefer)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- So you first need to shred your zucchini. Use the shredding attachment on your food processor or take the long and boring route using a cheese grater. Whichever works.
- Once yours zucchini is shredded, you need to remove the excess liquid. And zucchinis have a lot of it. What I did was place a couple paper towels down on the counter, throw the zucchini on top, then place another paper towel on top of the zucchini then squeezed. The more you squeeze, the more liquid will come out. Genius.
- Use more paper towels as needed, but be sure to squeeze until the zucchini feels water-less.
- Place zucchini in a bowl with the rest of your ingredients. Use a large spoon to mix well until all the ingredients are combined and you have a deep chocolate color.
- Pour your ingredients into a loaf pan. IMPORTANT NOTE, I used 2 mini loaf pans that were about 5×3.
- Place in oven to bake for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when you poke it. Mine took almost 35 minutes to completely cook through.
- Let cool, cut and serve!
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I only forgive you for using the word moist because of the awesome recipe. I will make this and hoard it for myself!
I love you’re site. I spotted this recipe and started to disregard it because it contains chocolate, and my daughter is allergic to chocolate and cocoa. I KNOW horrifying, isn’t it. Then, I read your write up and found myself laughing (as usual). I immediately recalled my one story where I was describing a fruit bread to someone at work, and used the word ‘moist’. Immediately, the ‘joker’ that I sat next to at the time popped his head up and said: “That word makes me feel uncomfortable.”. Well, we all burst out laughing. Thanks for the laugh. And, as a side note – I’m thinking of making this either without the cocoa completely OR using carob powder so that my daughter can eat it. I’m assuming that carob is Paleo acceptable because its been around about as long as the cocoa bean!
YOUR — I thought that I corrected that error on my prior post. No — I really can spell and know the difference between YOUR and YOU’RE…… lol
Did you ever make it without the cocoa? And did it still taste good? I would like to try that as well, but want to make sure I’m not wasting my time. Thanks!
girl…you need to come to the norcal box and take your pick of guys…
as for the bread..sounds good
ps….moist and creamy are my 2 hated words…ewww!
done!!
My mom used to make chocolate zucchini cake all the time when I was a kid. Obviously not paleo but her secret was melting chocolate chips on top for “icing.” It was super delish (and not choc full of icing sugar) plus when it hardens it makes a wonderful chocolate crust. Who doesn’t love that!
I think I have to make this on the weekend as now I can’t stop thinking about it….
I made this in a glass cake pan, and used your chocolate chip idea as frosting. I made a quick ganache with coconut milk and dk chocolate chips. AMAZING! It’s like having old school chocolate sheet cake that won’t make me feel like crap! Score!! (oh, and used up some zucchini that I was worried were going to go bad, before we could eat them)
Ok I have a solution to your dating quandary: Dating Juli WOD challenge. A dating game where contestants complete WOD’s programed by the contestant to win a date. Through in questions too so you have some other compatibility components in there. Think it could be a Thursday night show with Jason Lee as the host. Think Mallrats with CrossFit challenges (might have aaged myself wiwth that move reference). If you pitch it and make millions, thow a cook book my way. Thanks for the recipe!
yummy!!!
Hi Juli,
this looks amazing. I just started the Paleo lifestyle (have to keep telling my friends its not a diet its a lifestyle…clueless *^&%^&$&* people)…so I would wait a while before I start eating desserts:) Still weaning off…But I have tried some of your other recipes..to die for:) Just had the curried chicken for lunch…yum…and am so full!!!
thanks again..
Manasa
PS: my coworker just passed by and was drooling over the pix…hahaha
Yum! Can’t wait to try this! I’m all about the no-nut bread. Thanks for posting!
yay! this is awesome for those of us who have texture issues.. yanno.. the whole nuts in bread.. or ice cream thing? no?
just me?
eh well..
I cant wait to make this . I have everything already at home! plus!
Just found your site today, 2 weeks into my 30 with Robb Wolf’s book. LOVE YOUR SITE!! You crack me up! And I can’t wait to make the moist (seriously? people have problems with this word?) MOIST zucchini bread! Woot!!! Thanks Juli!!